Undergraduate RMI-SCE210-2021

The Changing Environment

Orbit the earth’s structure. Revisit cosmic beginnings and compare the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere today. Scan the scope of space from stars and soils to tectonics. Use Melbourne as a setting to demonstrate your learning.

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

Describe the theories related to the development of Earth
Explain the evidence used to support the theories
Explain the behaviour of a range of geological occurrences such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
Describe the development of the atmosphere
Explain the function of different parts of the atmosphere.

Topics covered

- Introduction and Earth's beginnings
- A cook's tour of the universe
- Plate Tectonics
- Earthquakes and the Earth's structure
- Volcanism and plutons
- Mountains
- How old are we?
- Development of the atmosphere
- Weathering and soils
- Past climates

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject introduces students to basic concepts in Environmental Science and provides them with a specific background on the composition and structure of the Earth. Students will study the development of the Earth from its cosmic beginnings to the current structure of the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. The interaction between these components will be investigated and the environment of the Melbourne area will be used extensively to illustrate the topics studied. This subject contains independent fieldwork.

Assessments

Journal (8%)
Journal Review (10%)
Field Reports (30%)
Book Review & Peer Assessment (12%)
Online (40%)

Textbooks

Related degrees

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Bachelor of Science Applied Sciences